Vinyl Tablecloth Melted In Dryer

I can t find a replacement deflector for my model.

Vinyl tablecloth melted in dryer.

Only use a low heat dryer setting to get out wrinkles. Shop for vinyl tablecloths in table linens. Set the dryer on low heat tumble dry and set the timer for two to three minutes. Stay next to the dryer and do not allow the tablecloth to overheat.

If the wrinkles are still prominent repeat the process but never let the vinyl get too hot or it will melt. Buy products such as rally home goods indoor outdoor patio round fitted vinyl tablecloth flannel backing elastic edge waterproof wipeable cover yellow moroccan trellis pattern for 5 seat table of 36 42 diameter at walmart and save. A plastic coated bib or zip top bag gone astray probably won t melt in a dryer unless you re using the high heat setting but if it does it won t cause serious damage. Some tablecloths have no place in there.

If the tablecloth is quite wrinkled place it in the dryer with a couple of heavy towels. The success rate of this will vary largely on the surface of the dryer. Using the dryer itself to melt this plastic is out of the. Next work the plastic windshield scraper over the surface to pop off as much of the mess as you can break loose.

First use the screwdriver to apply pressure to any holes that may be blocked. Remove the tablecloth and lay it flat. Put a wrinkled vinyl tablecloth in the dryer with some damp towels. The first would be a ton of work and i am concerned about toxic fumes in an enclosed space with the later.

Carolyn for model number gler341as1. My husband melted a vinyl tablecloth inside the dryer melting it to the heat deflector at the back of the drum. Using a heat gun to melt it and make it easier to clean or using a propane torch to burn it off. The melted bits are almost entirely on a metal surface.

Shop for vinyl tablecloth at bed bath beyond. Pop any melted material out to reopen the holes. I ve come up with two ideas so far. Placing a vinyl tablecloth in the dryer on a mid or high heat setting can melt or pucker it stain the towels and damage or gum up the dryer.

Run the dryer on low heat for two to three minutes. Is there a replacement metal deflector or do i have to buy a whole drum assembly. Buy top selling products like monterey vinyl tablecloth and hempstead farm vinyl tablecloth collection. It doesn t take much heat to smooth the vinyl.

Place the tablecloth in a clothes dryer along with several slightly moist bath towels.